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Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

4

City Officials and Trade Board Members Named

The text lists city officials H A Wood John L Merriam Geo R Freeman and others with board members A B Tuthill E B Collier H H Holmes Joseph Smith A F Le Gage. It notes a distant message about European views and rumors the Board of Trade will soon reemerge from inactivity, urging public initiative on important matters.

H. A. Wood John L. Merriam Geo. R. Freeman Cuthbert Gully U. S. Cummins Board OF Tru A. B. Tuthill E. B. Collier H. H. Holmes Joseph Smith A. F. le Gage Board of Trade

Prohibition Vote in Corona Seen Flawed by 75 Ballots

The high license advocates claim a nose count supports failure of prohibition due to about seventy five votes. Local residents doubt Corona can rally that many voters to harm the town’s reputation, while April 18 is expected to reveal the outcome.

Corona Independent

Reopening the Glen Hotel at Trot Springs Promises Civic Benefit

Coronas citizens are urged to support reopening the Glen Hotel at Trot Springs. Proximity to town offers a high class bathing establishment and hot springs with curative properties, seen as a credit to the city if residents unite for their interests.

Coronas

Judge Dunne’s harsh stance on Rueff case shocks San Francisco

In San Francisco Judge Dunne denounces Abe Rueff as the greatest criminal before his court and urges punishment for all who aided Rueff. He laments rampant bribery and corruption among officials and lawyers, calling the justice system a farce in the zone.

Judge Dunne Abe Rueff San Francisco Justiin Fiesen

Remarkable American Travel Vision Across Scenic Landscapes

A vivid, if garbled, meditation on choosing an ideal American destination beyond foreign locales. The piece praises rivers, vineyards, sunny fruit regions, and majestic mountains as sources of joy, beauty, and national pride in travel and scenery.

Switverkind Washington

Census Figure: Population Just Under Fifty Million

A newly completed census places the kingdom’s population just below fifty million. Officials note the count reflects steady growth, with urban areas expanding while rural regions show slower gains.

Pneumatic Tube Invention Promises Global Transport Revolution

Chicago inventor Stoetzel unveils a vacuum powered pneumatic tube capable of carrying human freight at rapid speeds. He predicts nationwide networks linking major cities, with passengers and mail transported underground and far faster than present systems.

Chicago Jong Joseph Stoétzel Stoetzel San Francisco New York Stovtzel Stovta Minneapolis California Florida New Orleans Enghland Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Steetzel Chieneo Post Office Department Wall Leserts Opramic Vivian

Gruesome tales of fake burials and hidden lives abroad

A writer documents cases of supposed deaths followed by reappearances in America and elsewhere. Nobles and titled men, including an English duke’s uncle and the Earl of Aylesford, allegedly faked deaths to escape arrest or debt, then lived under new identities in New York, Texas, and beyond, with mixed evidence and lingering doubts.

United States Lord London New York Simpson Tnion Madison Squares Metropolitan Earl of Aylesford England Texas Florence Washington Square Western Hemisphere Far West Canada South America

Church and Business Message by James L Houghteling

James L Houghteling of Chicago founder of the Brotherhood of St Andrew spoke at the Episcopal church in Corona on combining Christian faith with business. He described the Chicago Brotherhood of St James Church growing into an international order with 20000 members and urged men to actively work to grow church participation. Afterward he and Mr Leonard of Los Angeles advised Corona Brotherhood members on outreach.

Episcopal Church James L. Houghteling Chicago Brotherhood of St. Andrew Houghteling Corona Los Angeles Riverside Leonard The Brotherhood Brotherhood of St. James Church Houghtering Mr. Leonard

Electric Theatre Show Promises High Class Entertainment

Manager Messingill maintains a high standard at the Electric Theatre with the runaway horse film and humorous songs. Miss Mailes sings two favored numbers with a sweet sympathetic voice as crowds enjoy the week’s attractions. Friday and Saturday features include Ben Phar A Poor Old Couple and Doings of a Fool along with more Runaway Horse performances.

Messingill Messing Ben Phar

North Merrill Street Opens Across Boulevard Bridge

Street Superintendent A. Kelly reports a new bridge over the storm water ditch at Merrill street and Boulevard. The improvement enables use of the entire street from the Boulevard to Railroad Street in the north.

Kelly Merrill Street Railroad Street

Irish wit in classroom parsing a riddle about pronouns

A school teacher asks a pupil to parse a sentence and identify pronouns. The pupil explains that the cow stands for Mary, noting the cow would not stand for Mary, so how could Mary like the cow. The exchange highlights language quirks and student wit.

Mary

A Friendly Visit Mentioned in Chicago News

A humorous column notes a visitor expressing warmth and politeness during an informal call. The speaker greets the family, comments on their social ease, and muses on politics as the exchange underscores enduring friendship and the casual tone of public life.

What Women Are Doing

Miss Winnie Williams is appointed Scott County School Commissioner by Gov Folk to fill a vacancy. Three women join New Orleans tenement house committee. Mrs Laurence Peidler reports American schools as best. Palo Alto charter committee includes women. Boston old South School prizes won by women. Miss Josephine Schain works on laws affecting women and children. Miss Mabel Sturtevant admitted to the bar in Missouri. Mrs Mabel Barker Cobb named Georgia state librarian.

Winnie Williams Scott County Folk Ian Laurence Peidler Old South School Boston

Fragmentary vows at a troubled wedding ceremony

A rushed wedding ceremony ends awkwardly as a minister asks for vows while the couple faces social discomfort. One party responds with hesitant bravado, revealing insecurity and strain in the moment. The scene hints at broader tension and possible tragedy.

How Are You All A Southern Phrase In Song

A poetic note by Charles Frederick Staubury on the charm of the Southern greeting How are you all translated as a playful dual across lovers and listeners. The speaker muses on the appeal of the phrase and the warmth it conveys in conversation across miles and hearts.

Charles Frederick Stausbery Mit

New Dairy Purchases Expand Local Herd and Milk Station

New Dairy owners Arvil Bainbritean Henry Prego have bought a herd of thirty Indeh cows from T. E. Richmond. A milk station will operate on Main Street, with ice storage for customers as supply meets demand. The property lies between North Boulevard and Railroad Street, with plans for a large barn, dwelling, and a ninety foot water well, plus an upcoming pumping plant.

Arvil Bainbritean Henry Prego T. E. Richmond

Visit to Yosemite Valley via Southern Pacific

Yosemite Valley reachable after a short pleasant trip via Southern Pacific to Merced and Yosemite Valley R Ry with a two year state trip. Information may be had at all Southern Pacific ticket offices.

Yosemite Valley Denly Southern Pacific Merced

Which Is More Useful A Horse Or Cow Debate

An old juvenile debate asks whether the winel is more useful the horse or cow. The piece notes differing views from a dairyman and a liveryman and mocks overlogic while urging practical argument to sway public opinion. It cites a carter delivering dairy products and references Lewis Carroll.

Lewis Carrol Minneapolis Journal

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